With the transfer of Diafra Sakho falling through, Albion remain in desperate need of improvement upfront.

Here are four alternative players that Albion could look towards...

Loic Remy

With Chelsea boss Antonio Conte hinting that he will be reducing the size of his squad, Loic Remy is likely to be surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge.

Loic Remy

Although Remy may warrant a high transfer fee, it is worth remembering that Albion were willing to spend £16m on Sakho and Chelsea may well accept a similar fee for their forward.

A clinical and pacy striker, Remy has showcased his ability to perform at Premier League level having played for both QPR and Newcastle United before joining Chelsea for £10.5m in 2010.

Tony Pulis has shown interest in Remy before; the French striker held talks with Pulis’ Stoke City side in August 2010, however opted instead for a move to Olympique Marseille.

Video Loading

Video Unavailable

Click to playTap to play

The video will start in 8Cancel

Play now

Jonathan Kodjia

The highly rated Bristol City striker has been linked with a move away from Ashton Gate this summer.

A lack of Premier League experience may make him an underwhelming choice but the Ivorian was Bristol City’s top goalscorer last season, scoring 20 goals in 48 games.

Whilst it would take a substantial fee to persuade the Robins to sell their star forward, it is thought the fee would be far less than Albion were willing to spend on Sakho, meaning the Baggies would have more funds to invest on improving other areas of the squad also.

Willing to run off the shoulder, Kodjia has the attributes to form a strong partnership with Rondon and is also able to lead the line.

Albion fans may well remember that Kodjia has already scored at The Hawthorns in 2016!

Wilfried Bony

Highly unlikely granted, and a pricier option - Manchester City would almost certainly demand a higher a fee than the £16m Albion were to pay for Sakho - however Bony does not appear to be part of Pep Guardiola’s plans and is likely to be available.

His physique makes him more than suitable to Albion’s style of play, and as he demonstrated in his spell at Swansea City, the Ivorian is more than capable of scoring goals in the Premier League.

West Bromwich Albion's James Chester climbs over team-mate Jonny Evans to win the ball ahead of Manchester City's Wilfried Bony

Although Bony is of a similar mould to Rondon, it is possible the two could work together and the powerful player would certainly bring much improvement to Albion’s forward line.

High wages could prove an issue and Albion would face competition for Bony’s signature with the forward having already been linked with a move to Hull City and former club Swansea this summer.

However, it would be a much needed show of ambition on Albion’s part were they able to attract the player to The Hawthorns this summer.

West Bromwich Albion's 2016/17 season

Kicks off in...

0

Days

0

Hours

0

minutes

0

Seconds

Jordan Ayew

Although Aston Villa’s Twitter-happy new chairman seems insistent that Ayew will remain at the football club, the Baggies could test his resolve.

One of very few players to earn any sort of credit in what was a shambolic year for the club, the 24-year-old scored seven Premier League goals in his debut season.

Only Rondon bettered that total for Albion.

Jordan Ayew of Aston Villa

Ayew could move for a fee in the £8m mark which would be perfectly affordable for Albion’s prudent financial chiefs.

West Ham have been heavily linked with the striker- although Sakho’s failed departure may affect ongoings there- so Albion would need to act swiftly.

And should none of these suggested replacements suit the bill, Victor Anichebe is still without a club...